Quote of the Week:He who is afraid of doing too much always does too little. - German Proverb

NEXT GENERAL PARENT MEETING: January 20th 6:30pm

JAZZ BAND COMBO:These are closed rehearsals in January until further notice. As we have upcoming gigs at the end of January (and possibly early February), we will be rehearsing each morning EXCEPT Tuesdays until further notice. I will text out the rehearsal plan via Remind 101 (text @lqjazz to 81010).

Shrek The MusicalAs soon as the parts come in, I will have more specific information for those of you interested in participating. The rehearsal schedule is on Charms.

Rummage Sale January 10th (information from the committee):I wanted to take this time remind you of the Garage Sale this Saturday January 10th. I am excited to say the storage unit is getting full…BUT we still need items donated. If you have any thing you would like to to add please bring them to the band room. We have a closet that is ready to accept donations. I am also available this week to help pick up larger items. You can email me, or phone at 760- 677-6072...If you would like a tax donation letter please email me and I will be sure to get you one.

Second, WE need your help advertising this sale. Please consider adding a comment to your Facebook Page letting all your friends know of the sale. The students will be holding signs the day of the sale and we have placed an add in the Desert Sun, we will also be advertising on Craigs List. If you have any other ideas PLEASE HELP!!…. We need to get the word out…

Last item, the charms list is up and ready for you to fill in your name to help on the day of the sale. Please consider giving a few hours of your day. I know it is hour is early, but it is going to take a “Village” to get our students to New York.Please remember any hours donated will go towards your “hours requirement” to be eligible for finical help with the New York trip.

ALSO: Charms has been updated to include help for set up, selling, check out, concession stand, general help, advertise, break down, and clean up. Charms is set up for both student and parent volunteers.

Donations of items to sell at the concession stand are also being requested as follows:

Please sign up at Charms and take concession donations to the band room by Jan 7th.

Thank you so much for your participation.COD Symphonic Band:Rehearsals resume on January 28th at 6:00pm. Please get your forms signed and turned in to Mr. F before finals.

Register for Ralphs - Support the Blackhawk Brigade!Don't forget to register your Ralph's Rewards grocery card so Blackhawk Brigade can receive a donation. Instructions are at Blackhawkbrigade.org. You must sign up every year, so please don't forget. You now can use the same card at Food 4 Less, too. Encourage family and friends. (Click here to learn more).